Squat – Barbell

1. Begin by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointing forward. Hold a barbell behind your neck, resting it on your shoulders with your elbows pointing down and your palms facing forward.
2. Engage your core and keep your chest lifted as you bend your knees and lower your hips back and down as if sitting in a chair. Make sure to keep your weight on your heels and your knees tracking in line with your toes.
3. As you descend into the squat, inhale and maintain proper form. Lean forward so that your chest is over your thighs. Keep your back straight and your core engaged. Lower your body until your thighs parallel the ground, and your hips should align with your knees.
4. Pause briefly at the bottom of the movement, then exhale and push through your heels to stand back up to the starting position. Keep your core engaged and your chest lifted until you're fully standing.
5. Repeat the movement for your desired number of repetitions.
6. Place the barbell on the rack after you've finished your set.

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